Nigeria – The national leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday named Senator Ibrahim Gobir (Sokoto East) as the new Senate Leader and Chairman of the APC Caucus in the Upper Chamber.
The party’s decision was contained in a letter by APC National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, and addressed to Senate President Ahmad Lawan.
The letter was read at plenary by the Senate President.
Until his nomination, Gobir was the Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence
The nomination letter reads: “With reference to your letter, dated June 16, 2022, in which you informed the party of the vacancy of the office of the Senate Leader of our party.
“Accept herewith, the party’s nomination of Senator Ibrahim Gobir (Sokoto East Senatorial District) as replacement for the Senate Leader and Chairman of the APC Caucus.
“While thanking you for the usual cooperation, please accept the assurances of our best regards.”
